: Extract the files to a permanent folder on your PC, such as C:\Games\Terraria or your desktop. 2. Install Required Frameworks
: Copy tModLoader files into the same folder as your Terraria.exe and replace existing files when prompted. Troubleshooting File: Terraria.v1.3.5.3.zip ...
Terraria 1.3.5.3 requires specific software to run properly. If the game doesn't launch, ensure you have these installed: (or later). XNA Framework 4.0 . Visual C++ Redistributable . 3. Launching the Game or Server : Extract the files to a permanent folder
: Rename your original Terraria.exe to Terraria_vanilla.exe before adding mod files. Troubleshooting Terraria 1
: Find Terraria.exe in the extracted folder and double-click it to play.
: If the zip contains server files, run TerrariaServer.exe . Follow the command prompt instructions to set the port (default is 7777), max players, and world name. 4. Modding with tModLoader (Optional)
If you intended to use this version for modding, note that version 1.3.5.3 is the "Legacy" base for many popular mods like Calamity .